I. ˌdisə̇nˈfektənt noun
( -s )
Etymology: French désinfectant, from present participle of désinfecter to disinfect
: an agent that frees from infection ; especially : a chemical that destroys vegetative forms of harmful microorganisms but not ordinarily bacterial spores — used especially of substances suitable for application to inanimate objects; compare germicide
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: French désinfectant, present participle
: serving or tending to disinfect : suitable for use in disinfecting